Question

In silicon dioxide: 

(a) Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bounded to two silicon atoms 

(b) Each silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atom and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms 

(c) Silicon is bonded to two silicon atoms 

(d) There are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms

Answer 1

Correct option is : (a) Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bounded to two silicon atoms